lest you be convinced that our move has been all giggles and hugs…..
see that scratch on his left eye?
yep, that happened in the first, literally, 2 seconds we were outside yesterday morning. 2 screaming kids, a new pediatrician, and many tears later, we thankfully found that the stick just created a superficial scratch on the underside of his eye. he’s fine, but our emotions are all running wild around here.
the kids have been acting out. i’ve been disciplining like a fiend (and man, being consistent is tiring). there’s been many more yells, tears, and “freak out” moments than i would prefer.
but, i’m giving grace to us all, even myself, because first, that is what the Lord does, and second, because i understand that transition is hard even when we think we’ve got it handled, physically and logistically. that darn emotional side of it is still sneaking it’s ugly head in where we’d wish it didn’t.
and because it’s all i know to do…i’m praying for the hearts of each person in our family—that we would be seeking the Lord first and finding our security and peace in who we are in Him. Loved. Treasured. Secure.
new house or not. our identity in Him remains the same.
Transition is tough. I’m revving up the grace here because we, too, will soon be moving….just a few miles away, but moving nonetheless…with two little ones in tow. I appreciate this post immensely.
We moved three years ago and my fifteen year old is STILL transitioning. Change is exciting AND upsetting. But it makes us stronger in the long run
. Glad the scratch was superficial.
Oh Andi,
I’ve visted this with my girl many times since our move and as recent as yesterday. You moved to a “better” place we didn’t necessarily(ours is very temporary) so it’s hard to keep finding all the positives when she still considers the old place “home”! She lamented yesterday that Christmas won’t be the same cause we’re in the wrong house! Ah yes, “But we’ll all be together” and that’s really what it’s about right??? She agreed. I feel for ya – I can speak truth to a 10 year old and she pretty much gets it – but two wee ones- it’s a bit tougher. Extending lots of grace – it’s key to transitioning and it sounds like that’s what you’re doing!! I’ll pray for extra helpings of grace for you as well as you smooth everyone into this transitioning time!
hopefully things will start looking up soon!